NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences

School Description

NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences with a strong international focus. The institute caters for more than 7,000 students from over 70 countries. It is situated in the south of the Netherlands, in the city of Breda, only 100 km from both Amsterdam andBrussels.

Fields of knowledge

NHTV was founded in 1966 as an institute offering management programmes in tourism and leisure and in this field it is the largest and leading educational institution in the world. All NHTV’s study programmes rank first in their categories in the national rankings. International accreditations from, for instance, the UN World Tourism Organization, underline the quality of education.

Today NHTV offers professional and academic bachelor’s and master’s programmes. With a focus on the development of academic knowledge and the promotion of sound professional practice, the specialist disciplines of NHTV are:

Digital Entertainment

Hospitality & Facility

Leisure

Tourism

Urban Development, Logistics & Mobility

International setting

From the outset, NHTV has always had a strong international outlook. Most of the bachelor’s programmes and all master’s programmes are taught inEnglish. Almost 50% of all students are attending these English-taught programmes, the institute has an international teaching staff, and nearly 12% of the total student population are from abroad.

NHTV set up the ‘international classroom’, a teaching method in which students from different cultures work together. Students are encouraged to do work placements abroad or at companies with a strong international focus. International business, cooperation and co-creation are key elements in NHTV’s curriculum, both from a social and cultural perspective and from an economic point of view.

This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the facility management industry. In 3 or 4 years’ time, you will become a professional in coordinating and directing all the support services of an organisation.

Right in the middle of things!

Can you create the work place of the future in a sustainable way?
Are you service minded?
Can you manage the catering, cleaning services and security in an international company?

After your graduation in Breda, you as a Facility Manager are a team player who ensures that guests feel comfortable and staff can perform well in their work....
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This programme is taught in English and prepares you for a career in the games industry. In 4 years’ time, you will become a visual artist, programmer, designer...
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Bachelor in International Game Architecture and Design

This programme is taught in English and prepares you for a career in the games industry. In 4 years’ time, you will become a visual artist, programmer, designer, producer of AAA Games or indie game developer.Ambitious, practical and highly skilled

Can you create a unique selling point for a game concept?
What is required to design and build the 3D art for 'Skyrim'?
How do you control enemy AI behaviour?

After your graduation in Breda, you create the magic of new games as an ambitious, practical and highly skilled game developer!

This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international leisure industry. In 3 or 4 years’ time, you will become...
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International Leisure Management

This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international leisure industry. In 3 or 4 years’ time, you will become a professional in this creative and dynamic industry. During this education you learn how to create memorable and meaningful experiences which contribute to a more beautiful world.Power and passion

Can you convert an old factory into a multicultural community centre?
Are you able to organise a sensational music festival or dance event?
Could you develop a fascinating concept for the world of top-class sport?

After your graduation as a leisure manager you will be able to combine creativity, business insight and organisational skills in creating meaningful leisure products!...
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This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international logistics industry. NHTV offers two international programmes...
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International Logistics and Economics

This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international logistics industry. NHTV offers two international programmes in the field of logistics. In the economic programme is more emphasis on Marketing and Sales Management. In the transport (technological) programme, it is on more ICT-related subjects, like Intelligent Transport Systems.Optimal customer service at minimal cost

How does the iPad get to the store shelves?
Will you ensure smooth logistics processes during a music festival?
Do you find the best, cheapest and fastest way to produce and distribute products?

After your graduation at NHTV Breda, you are the logistic expert who offers optimal customer service at minimal cost to any logistics-related business challenge!...
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This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international logistics industry. NHTV offers two international
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Bachelor in International Logistics and Transport Management

This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international logistics industry. NHTV offers two international programmes in the field of logistics. In the transport (technological) programme there is more emphasis on ICT-related subjects, like Intelligent Transport Systems. In the economic programme, it is on Marketing and Sales Management.In the right time at the right place

Can you manage warehouse inventories in an efficient manner?
How does ketchup end up in the supermarkets?
Will you be in charge of the logistics operations at an international sports event?

After your graduation at NHTV Breda, you are the all-round logistics wizard who ensures that the right people, materials and information get to the right place at the right time!...
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This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the media and entertainment industry. In 4 years’ time, you will become a...
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International Media and Entertainment Management

This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the media and entertainment industry. In 4 years’ time, you will become a manager in creative concept development, production techniques and marketing of entertainment products.

Creative and commercial

Do you want to invent a concept of a hit like ‘The Voice’?
Can you integrate digital media into a big entertainment event to give it greater impact?
What do you think makes a website unique?

After your graduation in Breda, you make the right choices with a combination of creativity, technology and commercial thinking!...
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This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in international tourism management. In 3 or 4 years' time, you will become a...
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Bachelor in International Tourism Management

This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in international tourism management. In 3 or 4 years' time, you will become a professional in this dynamic and cross-cultural sector.Broaden your horizons

How can tourism contribute to the sustainable development of emerging destinations?
How does the cultural context influence tourism development policies?
Can you plan and implement a whole new holiday experience for an existing destination?

After your graduation in Breda, you can apply your expertise in the dynamic world of tourism or deepen your knowledge with a master’s study....
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This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international mobility industry. When you opt for International Traffic...
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International Traffic Management (Engineering)

This English-taught professional bachelor's programme prepares you for a career in the international mobility industry. When you opt for International Traffic Management, you will be trained for roles like mobility manager, mobility consultant, traffic researcher or traffic and transport planner.Figure it out

Will you be in charge of tomorrow’s mobility?
Can you invent techniques to influence motorist behaviour?
Can you design a new traffic safety campaign?

After your graduation at NHTV Breda, you are tomorrow’s mobility engineer with persuasive powers, and a vision and knowledge of engineering and technology!

BSc

The BSc International Leisure Studies is an English-taught academic programme in leisure. In 3 years’ time, you will become an expert at finding and...
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Bachelor in International Leisure Studies

The BSc International Leisure Studies is an English-taught academic programme in leisure. In 3 years’ time, you will become an expert at finding and understanding answers to complex issues in the leisure sector. The programme combines Business Administration (marketing, economics, innovation and organisation) with Social Sciences (sociology, psychology and anthropology).Multidisciplinary, academic and research-based approach

How can we predict trends in the way people spend their free time?
How can traditional leisure companies use social media more effectively to connect to their customers?
What new business models and strategies are needed in an increasingly complex and dynamic leisure sector?
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The Bachelor of Science Tourism is an English-taught academic programme offered jointly by Wageningen University and NHTV Breda. In 3 years’ time, you will...
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BSc - Bachelor of Science Tourism

The Bachelor of Science Tourism is an English-taught academic programme offered jointly by Wageningen University and NHTV Breda. In 3 years’ time, you will become an expert at researching tourism.Tourism from a broader perspective

How can tourism support the economic development of poor rural communities?
How does the global economic recession affect tourism flows?
What is the impact of climate change on remote island destinations?

After your graduation you can apply your knowledge to the sustainable development of tourism or continue your education by following an academic master.